A credit spread is the yield difference between two bonds of similar maturity but differing credit quality, typically comparing corporate debt to safer government benchmarks. It measures the extra compensation investors demand for bearing default risk. Used to gauge market sentiment, economic health, and relative value, it benefits fixed-income investors, portfolio managers, and analysts seeking to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
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